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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-04
Rid geway Libel Suit.

LONDON, May S.-The trial of the suit OF
st. John Brenon sgsinst William Ridge
way, publisher, for libel in accusing the
plaintiff Of being Fenian and former
ally OF the 1nvincibles, Was continued, to-
day.
Counsel for Mr.. Ridgeway stated that
be wss unable to call witneases who could
provo his charges, because the disclosing
Of the name OF the writer OF the "Blact
Pamphlet" in which the charges were
made, would endanger his life, Neither
could he call the detective from whom he
had obtained information to substantiato
tho allegations against Mr.. Brenon, be-
cause it would involve q disclosure of
secrets of the profession. Plaintiff had
been brought into court as stalking
horoe for 6thers who dared not appear.
Counsel 70! Mr.. Ridgway also declared
that the "Black Pamphlet" WAS written by
Fenian, whose destruction would be cor.
tain IL hiB name became known, Mr..
Bronon's evidence showed that he had as.
hocisted with and assisted the worst dyna.
miters in Paris. Counsel held this to
have proved the CAGE against him.
The Judge. in charging the Jury, ssid
that the defendant had no. proved iustiG.
cation. -,
The jury returned a verdict for thu
plaintiff, awarding him 500 pounds dam.
ages.
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DRoUrif IN 1,EX4s BROKEN.
Heavy Rains In tho Parohed Districts o
the Stato-Better Prospects, for Crops.

HeaVy Rains In tho Pnrched DIstrIcta of
the stato-Better Prospects, FOR Crops,
Fort WoRrH, Tx, May 3.-Reports re-
ceivsd from thirty-two points show that
copious raina have fallen within the past
twenty.four' houra throughout Northern,
Central and Western Texas, extending
north into Indian Territory, west to Meg
leo and south beyond Austin.
In. some places in this Territory not
enough rain has fallen at any one time
within eighteen months to settle the dust.
The reports indicate an average Of eleven
hours hard rain. In several localities The
rsin was preceded by a terrific wind storm.
Many outbouses were demolished and a
lew residences are reported wrecked,
with como people hurt. No one was
Killed, and $4,000 will all the minor
losses.
A careful watch Of rain reports show
that there are now only two small sec-
tions IN all Texas, both in the eastern part
oil the State, where rain has not fallen
within the paat thirty dsys, and the sec.
tions referred to cannot bo said to be snf.
3ofT.h NoA a.oosdt, e5 tdey daV6 mad
coplous rains during the winter. Cattle
and sheep throughout the State never
we're IN better condition. The prospect
tor cotton is favorable, while wheat and
oats ara a failure where the droueht was
most severe. The increased acreage in
other sections will bring the yield up to
the average.
A signal service bulletin from the cotton
region reporting the weather up to six
O'Clock last evening, ssys that light local
showers have occurred at several points
in the cotton belt during the past "a hours
The heaviest precipitation reported was
at Bolton, half an inch. Austin reports
47-lOO, and other points S to 7.1OO of an
inch. Thus far the precipitations in the
cotton belt have been 80 meapre as scarce.
ly to make an impression on the parched
earth.
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The beauty about the nomination Of

The beauty about the nomination Of
General Flick is that he is good man,
besides weighing three hundred pounds,
and II elected Senator would have weight
in the councils OF the Nation. Republic.
ans hsvo made no mistake to honor him.
And since the Democracy of the State
owes him something, wouldn't it be q
graceful aolution OF the Senatorial squah-
'ble to jump in and sstonish Flick by
electing him? We don't think this good
advics will be taken, but it would go far
towards vindicating the intelligence ofthe
Democracy Of West Virginia.
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WISDOM AT WAsuISGToN
In Regard to tho Senatorial 0uestion-Sug-
EeAtion of n Republican.

In Regard to tho Senatorial 0uestion-sug.
gestion of n Republican.
Special Dispaich TO TIE InielItueneer.
WARRINGTON, D. O., May 3.-Tho sena.
torisl situation in West Virginia IL attract.
ing extraordinary attention a. the Nation.
al Capital. The prees and the politicians
are discussing the matter and bulletins
arc displayed giving news from the seat
OF war. 4
Since Senator Lucas issued his manifesto
announcing TINT he will contest, no matter
who Is elected. Republican leaders say
1t would be wise for Republicans members
OF the Legislature to bring about an cleo.
ton. Thus contest over the seat in the
United States Senate would be forced and
would probably last far into the campaign
next summer. The next session Of Con-
S1ess will be Q long one and will probably
last until July or August. The Senate Is
Republican. While the contest over the
seat would be between two Democrats,
the committee is not likely to report until
late In tho sesaion. i9t
Then, too, the debate may be prolonged.
In this way the contest will be OF ita
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Their Eiras VIctnrv

New YoRk, May s.--The Metropolitans
played in fine form to-day against the
Brooklyns, and won their frat victory.
About 5000 spectators were present. On
the ninth inning Holbert and Mcclellan
had q collision. Mcclellan was knocked
senseless. and had to be carried off the
field. He recovered coon, however. Har.
kins took his place. Score: Motropoli-
tans, I; Brooklyns, 9, ! = :. ~
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POLITICAL PROPHETS.
Pair OF 1ndianiRns Air Their Opinions A.
to tho Next President,

Pair Of Indianinns Air Their Opinions A.
to tho Next President.
DETROIT, Mich, May 1.-Two leading
Indiana politicians talked at the Russell
House to-day, on opposite sides OF the po-
litlcal fence. Dan NJ. Rsnsdell, Chair.
man Of the Republican State Committee,
would like to name the next President,
and says his State wants Ben Harrison ior
hrst place, but II the nomination goes East
be thinks Ex-Governor Porter would be
urged for second place. He says: 1--WE
arc not afraid Blaine cannot be elected,
and Sherman haasome friends, but the bulk
Of the party don't like him. The feeling
that has always kept him from getting a
united delegation from Ohio, has crept
across the border and there are q good
many Republicans who hate him. He
never can be President"
That Is Mr.. Randall's opinion, and he
also says, Indiana will surely 90 Rspub.
lican."
On the other side was W. J. Craig, of
OF the Indianapolis Sentinel, who Ia famous
as the author Of the editorial headlines on
the Supreme Courts decision in last fall'e
fierce contest: "D-n their cowardly
SOULS" His remarks today we're equally
emphatic. He was asked, "How will In.
diana cast her next electoral vote?"
'1ndisna's electoral vote will be cast for
the Democratic nominee" he replied.
"she will whoop up good, big ma jority
for any man except Cleveland, and II
Cleveland is nominated there will be some
scratching" .'' - =
"Don's Indiana Democrats like Cleve-
land?"
"D-n Cleveland and Democratic ad-
ministration that appoints and keeps Re.
publicans in office. Indiana Democrats
think their party is entitled to the offices,
and they will send a solid, hard-working
body but Cleveland, and anything to beat
him. This administration belongs to Mr.,
Cleveland, but the next nomination be-
longs to the simon.pure Democracy"
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The ISrELLIoEScER agrees with the dis-
tinguished Republican quoted in the
Washington dispatches. Republicans
ought to do what they can to bring about
the election Of Senator-but they ought
not to vote for Democrat. There is come
difference Of opinion on this point, and
every man is entitled to his own view.
This is the ISrgLLIGEScER's notion, and it
is clearly the opinion OF the great mas OF
Republicans. Our friends in the .Legis-
ls,urc oughtto be very careful not to do
anything that will make factions in the
Republican ranks. Wethink they will not.
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Too Stiff.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May Sin the House
Mr. Scott offered series Of resolutions,
Teciting the lack Of harmony between this
country and the Dominion of Canada
and declared that the General Assembly
OF the commonwealth Of Pennsylvania ap.
proved the principle Of commercial
union between the United States and
Canada, believing that it would remove
the causes of difference between two coun.
tries and commencing such principle to
the President Of the United States by the
adoption Of such measures as will in his
judgment, tend to bring 1t to the serious
consideration Of the government OF Great
Britain and that Of the Dominion OF Gam
ads:.The resolutions were rejected.
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Detroit's Day,

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May S.-The Dstroits
defeated the Pittsburghs to-day by heavy
batting at opportune times, daring base
running and sharp fielding. Morris
pitched his first championship game Of
the season. His work was not eaeoursg-
ing, and indicated that he hsd lost much
OF bis effectiveness under tho new rules.
He was hit hard throughout the game.
Score:. Pittsburgh, 5; Desroit IA.
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Fptnl Accident.

WATERTows, N. Y, May S.-A rapidly
revolving circular saw in mill at sisaon-
vile, St. Lawrence county, burst yerter.
day afternoon, and the flying fragments
struck Joseph II. Dashaw, an employe,
killing him instantly. Dashaw was 80
years aid, and leaves family. Two other
employees received serious injuries.
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Duckncr will Got Thera.

touIavILLE, KY, May 3.-The hotel
lobbies present lively scenes tonight.
They are crowded with delegates to the
State Democratic convention which will
be called to order at noon tomorrow. The
Hon. John 6. Carlisle, will be made per.
manent chairman. The general expecta.
ton is that the convention will be charac.
terized by less wire pulling than almost
within the history OF the State. General
Simon Bolivar Euckner kts sufficient in
structed votes to nominS.e him for Cover.
nor on the fret ballot, and 1t is thought
now that bis chief opponent State Senator
Harris, OF Richmond, will move his nomi-
nation by acclamation.
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No Ono Killed.

ALBuauRauE, N. H., May 3.-The wreck.
ing Of the west bound passenger train on
the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, fifteen
miles west Of Coolidge, yesterday morn.
ing, was notso serious as at frat reported.
The wreck WAS caused by broken truck,
which derailed the engine and four
coaches. Tho coaches wero badly smash
ed, the passengers terribly shaken up and
bruised, bnt no one was Killed.
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Mr.. BENZ. FISHER ought to make q good
member Of the Board Of Public Workp,
lie knows the city's needs, is able to take
the time TO attend to bis duties and will
take en- interest in the work. Now let
the Board start tho procession.
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New York Defeated,

WARRINGTON, D. G., May 3.-Notwith.
standing the fact that this was the open
ing day Of tho National Jockey Club races,
more than 1900 persons passed through
the turnsti!es ut Capitol Park to. day aud
saw the homo club simply annihilate
their opponents-the New York club.
Score: Washington IA; Now York;,
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Shnrp Scheme.

BENNINGTON, W., May s.-Last night
the rolling stock Of the New York, Rut-
land & Montreal Railway Company was
run into Vermont and nothing but the
mail train ia running to-day. This state
OF affairs is the outcome OF an ATTEMPT TO
place this road in the hands Of q irecsiver
appointed by New York court. ),
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Red Hot mt Pittsburgh.

psrrsHUReH, May S.-Thete was no
abatement in tho intense heat to-day.
Old Sol duplicated his work Of yesterday
aud went one degree better, sending the
mercury up to 90 at s O'Clock this after.
noon. A light breeze prevailed, however,
and in the shade the heat was not oppres-
sive. No casualties were reported. The
Tarmess day last summer the mercury
only registered 90 degrees. 1.'...
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A MAMMOTH illuatrated edition Of the
St. Paul Globe celebrates the triumphal
entry OF tina. cnterprising newspaper into
lis haadsome new building, Wheeling
talent has opened the eyes OF the North.
west, and Mr.. Baker Is already bringing
in Tho ahoevna sr |
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PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-Boston again
defeated Philadelphia to-day by better
work in every department. Daley, who
pitched for the home team, was uncertain
in his delivery, sending six men TO frat
on balls, and making three mild pitches.
Radbourne pitched in splendid form for
the visitors, and was magni6cently backed
up, a tumble by NASH, and passed bali
being the only errors. Andrews was in.
jured in the fourth inning and had 10 re-
tire, Ferguson taking his place at second,
Score: Philadelphia, 3: Raatan. &
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srErBEsvILLg ought not to have per.
mittei our boys TO plunge 80 deeply into
arithmetic. 1t may swell their heads and
DO them harm In the long run. Eight to
10 two wnuld have been enough, without
the other twenty.
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Athletics Out.Dattcd,

BALTIMORE, MD., May 3.-The Baltimore
batsmen took rather kindly to Stewards
curves to-day and pounded the ball at
will, defeating the Athletics with very
little difficulty. Score: Baltimore, Is;
Athletics, 5, =. EEIg1 -
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A Close Gall.

INDIANAPOLIS, May Clark.on's pitch.
Ing helped Chicago to win it's first game
to-day, although the score would have
been tie but for errors OF judgment on
the part Of the umpire in the last half Of
the second inning. Score: Indianapolis. 4;
Chicago. r. - -
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Fell to Ills Death.

Chicago, May s.-seth NJ. Murdugh,
manager Of the Boston oyster house, fell
from the roof OF the building, corner Of
CLARK and Madison streets, In which the
restaurant is situated, about o'clock this
afternoon, and Was instantly killed, the
body being horribly mangled.
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WASHINGTON, Pa, May S.-Two men
named Brown and O'Hars, who were ait.
ting on the Baltimore & Ohio track near
snowden Station, were struck by a shit.
ing engine last night and instantly killed.
The bodies OF both men were horribly
manpled. ~
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The Jury returned a verdict for the
plaintiff, awarding him 500 pounds dam.
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TIE kickers are not giving Colonel
Lucas unanimous support, and yet he
kicked as hard as any oi them. Is there
no longer such thing In the wide world
AZ leloS feeling? I'd
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THE NATIONAL GAME.
sTEUBENvILLn's WATERLOO
At the Hands Of the Wheeling Green Stock.
ings-kaiamaIoo Crawis Out Of n
Small Holo-The Pittsburghs
Pounded to oDsnth-Notes, @
speetal pl,pa.eh 10 lbx I,i.llio.ne.r

epee1dl Dispoteh 10 M lnttllioencr.
srEuBEsvlLLE, o., May Slowing 10
Benness's bad injury yesterday the steub.
envilles again put Carroll In the box, and
as he was overworked hs was ba!tsd ter.
riacally by the Green Stockings, who
made twenty.eight hits with u total Of
thlrty.seven. Mallory pitched d good game
and kept his head like veteran, holding
the opposite aide down to Ave hits, with a
total Of six. Upright and smurthwalts
did the best fielding for steubenyllle, the
latter playing an excellent game and run.
ming bases like deor. Three times he
reached third base on daring steals, but
each time he was LETT. He also handled
the stick we'll, getting two out OF the five
bits. Nichols batting was the feature Of
the Green's work. Out Of Bsyen times at
the bat he got three Singles, two doubies
and q three.bagHer. In the third inning
Dunn lifted the ball over tho fence and
scored q clean home run, bringing in three
runs besides bis own. Speidsl and Steel
a!so handled the stick In great shape.
steel's work at short was very fine, Motfet
made a couple Of beautiful stops and also
caught difficult foul fly near the fence
with one hand.
Crogan played great game, mailing five
files in left, three OF which were napni6.
cent catches and which seemed good for
three baggers.
E!lif caught magnificent game, and
got in some very fine work,
Bailey and Gary will do the box work
to'morroW for Wheeling, and Bennett and
Shareholder for Steubenville. Following is
the score:
Innings. 1884 b6-sa
s!assanSsiiis sTnsSiiRsi : 9 : s-s
Earned rune-Wheeling, IL; Bteuben-
vile, none. Base hitseWheeling, 81;
steubenvllle, 8. Home run-Dunn, !.
Three base hits-Nichol, /. Two base
RRitsI;NiehOl, Rn 2 Mallory, !; speidel, /;
RAINING, l. Umpire, O'Brien. Time Of
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A MOUNTAIN VIEW,


From some of theae peaks are presented
most magnificent views. Mr.. Gally and the
writer, yesterday, by climb Of i've miles,
partly on horseback and partly on foot,
reached q peak on the Sulphur Range
which commanded view Of more than
one hundred miles in extent; the ocean
with its islands, (which shelters Santa
Barbsra) reached away to the south, until
the limit Of vision fades away in the dim
horizon. Nearer by, on the south and
east, spread the verdant foot hills, in miles
OF undulation, like huge waves OF the sea
and gradually softening down into the fer
tile orchards and ranches Of the iamous
Santa Clara Valley. On the north and
west came into view vstas of loot hills
and valleys, which we have not room to
describe; and away above and beyond
them, stretched west. the SNOW cloud
peaks Of the Sierra Nevada, on the one
side, and the coast range on the other.
And this is only one ofmany e1cursions
which will repay the pursuit OF the tour
ist, or student. A favorite excursion ia 10
the Canyon Of the Metillajah, which can
be extended, IS endurance or inclination
may direct. The scenery has the weird
aspect characteristic Of canyons, where
the shadows gather deep at the noun
tafn's base; and where the waters, strup.
Cling against rocky barriers. break into
leaping cascades, or play in whirling ed.
dies, or lie in pools, which mirror the
ROCKS and trees above them. The charm
Of this excursion will be heightened in the
view Of some, when l state that tho
stream abounds in trout, which allow
themselves to be taken by fishermen OF
moderate skill. In proof Of this, remark
that our genial lellow-traveler from
Wheeling W. A. Turner, Esq., caught one
trout that I know Of Capt. w. H, Irwin,
at a later date, caught tro, t"all by him
selt!" 2g.,''s.r y tai3,t' ~ !lua
Mr.. Turner'S Wheeling friends will be
pleased to know that he carries with him
his pet rifle, not for Eeli.defense, but for
target shooting, and for an occasional
shot st gophers. He made a very hand
some record in target shooting lew days
since, and quite vanquished another
Wheeling e1cursionist, whose apectacles
were not in shooting trim, and whose
uame, out Of respect to his feelings, We
rvtll r-tkn h. hn1J OF -
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Quite II Neat Sum.

HAVANA, May S.-A store keeper OF the
warehousea known as the Almacsnes
Deposit has disappeared, and is said to be
AdeIaulter to the sum Of 100000.
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JcDdg FAuLxsRR was not named the
nominating eloquence, but he 10 strong
possibility, Just the came. When he
comes out lie will be unblsnketed by the
Camden jockeys. ~ ta. .!,-
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A WHEELING MAN
ON THE GREAT PACIFIC COAST.
He Tells About the Grandeur of the OJai
FAllsy-A Lively and Intsrssting Do.
soripton OF tho "Gnrden of
tho Gods" Scenery, 30.
C0rrapondenee Of ibx Inttll,aenetr.

SS''ePV'uehte W M lNtlHQefk6.
OAK GLEN, VENTURA CouSTY, GAL,
April ga gentleman, former resident
Of West Virginia, but in late years the
owner and occupant OF ranch near Santa
Barbara, CAL, in passing through the Ojai
Valley, on his way East, stopped for din.
ner at tho Oak Glen cottages. On table
he found copy Of the Wheeling IS7ELLI.
aESckR. How came that paper here was
tho immediate inquiry. Why, l came
from Wheeling, replied the host, and
like to have news occasionally from my
old home. need not describe the hearty
exchanges which at once took place be.
tween those who had before beon stranR.
ere. To tho long list Of good things
wrought out by the 1NrRLLIoEScRR, you
can add this pleasant incident, which l am
glad to state became The basis Of continu.
ed social and business relations OF the
most pleasant character.
When In Santa Barbara q few weeks
since, friend from Wheeling said to mo,
e You must 70 to 0jai. 1t is o delightful
place; and the ride by coach is inspiring.
The scenery On route and there is mayni.
fcent. The fare is excellent, good bread,
real butter and milk and cream, and
everything home.liks. The Wheeling peo.
pie all 90 there, and you will fed there
the Wheeling 1NTELLIdENcER." !;
These we're strong inducsmsnts, and
added to others, having their influence In
the same direction, caused a pair OF Cali
fornia travellers, from Wheeling, to put
themselves few mornings later In a coach
on route for the Ojsi, little hungry for
something "homelike," especially news
from home, ~ -
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Personal Points,

Special DLspdtch to the lntcuioencer.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 3.-S. B. Ell
kins arrived here this morning. He came
in response to an invitation Of the House
Railroad Committee to appear before il.
and give his views Of the Wilson railroad
bill.
Hon. @. Bogeess, Of Clarksburg, W. T.
Barbe, Of the Parkersburg Stale Journal,
Col. McLsan, of Putnam, F. Harlow, Of
the Greenbrier Independent. and Judge r.
s. Brown, Of Jackson county, were among
the prominent visitors on the hoors Of the
two houses to-day.
John G. Ferguson, editor Of tho Tucker
Pioneer, B. Barker, Hu Maxwell, West
Virginia's talented post, and Finley Troy,
OF St. George, are here.
Lieutenant Spillman and J. N. Camden,
jr., came in from Parkorsburs laat night.
DR.. Kunst, Of Weston, and Jake Hyer,
OF Bra1ton, are among the recent arrivals.
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SOMETHING happened to the scheme to
mt another Democrat on tho Board oi
Public Works. Possibly 1t died a.born.
lnv Oao good Democratic member Is
.no1gh.